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SPACECRAFT THERMAL CONTROL MATERIAL

Spacecraft launched from Space Shuttle All Are Available 48" Wide in Continuous Rolls
  • FEP 2nd SURFACE MIRRORS
    Silver, Aluminum
  • PI (POLYIMIDE)
    1st and 2nd Surface Mirrors (Aluminum)
  • GERMANIUM ON PI
  • ITO ON FEP AND PI
  • SIO2 ON FEP AND PI
  • GOLD ON PI

This array of products offers choices for controlled thermo-optical properties along with options for bleeding static charges and/or protection from atomic oxygen and soft x-rays. Additional options include acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive, perforating, fabric reinforcement and laser etching of patterns in the metal coatings.

Germanium coatings on Kapton or carbon filled Kapton are available as tapes, cover materials for blankets and antennas. These all are available with charge draining capability and controlled optical properties.

Applications include covers for sunshades, radiators, antennas, structural members, spiral wrap for fuel lines and electric cable bundles as well as multi-layer-insulation blankets.

Many other specialized materials can be provided. Please check with factory.



Astral Technology Unlimited, Inc.
1611 Riverview Lane • Northfield, MN 55057-3139
Voice: (507) 645-0935
Fax: (507) 663-8807
Email: atu@clear.lakes.com

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